EARTH DAY

Overview:

Environmental Sustainability is a significantly overlooked concern in Iraq, with limited awareness regarding its various dimensions and the repercussions of neglecting it. For this reason, we have planned an event on the occasion of World Earth Day that is concerned with raising awareness of this issue among our community.

We intended to create a platform that unites individuals and innovative projects, fostering a collective effort towards a sustainable and ecologically responsible future.

The exhibition featured a dedicated section highlighting eco-friendly products and artistic creations made from recycled materials such as clothes, glass, and scrap items. The aim is to inspire visitors with the beauty and functionality of sustainable living.

Information About the event:

Our Objectives:

Date: 26-27 April

Time: 7:00 PM- 12:00 AM

Location: Oasis of Creativity & Inspiration.

Theme & Focus of the Event:

Our event featured specific focus areas, each one specialises in a specific part of environmental sustainability, Including:

Environment-friendly products showcase.
Showcasing art projects that use environment-friendly materials.
Screens that shocase nature at its finest forms without the corruption of outer sources.
Showcasing our means to preserve the environment.

Awareness Building: Increase understanding of the three pillars of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social

Resource Preservation: Contribute to the preservation of natural resources through usage of scrap and turn it into art, in this way we support recycling.

Community Engagement: Foster community engagement, encouraging shared responsibility for environmental stewardship.

Project Spotlight: Showcase and highlight impactful environmental projects emerging within Iraq

Networking Opportunities: Facilitate connections and collaborations among stakeholders for collective impact

Behavioural Change: Inspire long-term adoption of eco-friendly practices beyond the event.

Projects that participated in the Exhibition:

1. Eco-Friendly Products Showcase: A dedicated space for startups and small businesses actively contributing to environmental safety. This will serve as a platform for these innovators to present their products, share insights, and potentially connect with partners, investors, or mentors

2. Green Gold Exhibit: A dedicated section will showcase natural fertilisers produced from food waste, highlighting the potential of organic waste recycling in agriculture.

3. Artisanal Creations: Artistic displays by local artisans, such as Hasnaa's Mosaic art, will demonstrate how everyday materials can be transformed into unique art pieces.

Outcomes:

The event was a huge success in terms of raising awareness of social responsibility towards environmental sustainability. As OG is located in the heart of Palms of Baghdad complex, we attracted audience from a wide age range as well as the families visiting the complex. The community that attended the event learn about environmental sustainability and the importance of preserving our environment, as well as introduced them to ways to preserve it and replace the materials that harm our environment.

From another perspective, we supported projects and businesses concerned with environmental sustainability by providing them with visibility and exposure through our event; additionally, they benefited from their presence at the event by explaining the ultimate goal of their projects to attendees.